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Technology has changed the world in more ways than one, we cover all of that here.
03 Sep 2017
FacebookFacebook ended up mapping 23 countries to expand the Internet
Facebook wants to ensure that the Internet reaches every corner of the world.
03 Sep 2017
AppleTinder is at the very top of Apple App Store
Love is a right swipe away. Kidding! But then again it just might be because a lot of people are downloading Tinder now.
02 Sep 2017
IndiaIndia: Climate-based system to identify and predict dengue outbreaks
International researchers developed a climate-based system to predict the spread of dengue disease in various parts of India.
02 Sep 2017
Space NewsProof of aliens? Stephen Hawking mission detects mysterious signals
A mission to find alien life has picked up mysterious radio signals coming from a galaxy three billion light years away.
02 Sep 2017
SmartphonesSoon, charge your cellphone by just walking!
Smartphones aren't a choice but a necessity today; mobile phones are becoming smarter, but most of them come with dumb batteries.
02 Sep 2017
iPhoneApple 10th anniversary iPhones to be unveiled on 12 September
On 12 September, tech-giant Apple is going to unveil its much-anticipated 10th anniversary iPhone with a brand new design.
02 Sep 2017
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Max 2: Read this review before you buy!
Last May, Xiaomi introduced the Mi Max, a phone with a difference; unlike most others, it came with a massive 6.44-inch display.
02 Sep 2017
IndiaSamsung Galaxy S9 could be launched in January 2018
India is yet to get its hands on the much-touted Samsung Galaxy Note 8. However, that hasn't stopped tech aficionados from getting hyped about the firm's next big release - Galaxy S9.
01 Sep 2017
KFCYou can now order from KFC with only one click
KFC India has decided to take the food and technology nexus to the next level.
01 Sep 2017
FacebookYou can't block Zuckerbergs on Facebook!
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been immune to Facebook's block feature for some time now.
01 Sep 2017
iOS7 browsers that would make you more productive!
Despite hundreds of internet browsers being out there, most users generally stick to favourites like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
01 Sep 2017
SamsungSamsung permitted to test self-driving cars in California
Reportedly, Samsung has been given permission, by the Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program from the California Department of Motor Vehicle, to conduct self-driving car tests on the state's public roads.
01 Sep 2017
Elon MuskMusk's hyperloop pod breaks own speed record
Earlier one of the pods of Elon Musk's hyperloop transport system had managed to hit 324km/h speed in the test tunnel.
01 Sep 2017
AndroidAndroid Oreo users complain about Bluetooth issues
It's expected that when Google releases an Android version, it will do its due diligence to make sure that the mobile OS is not buggy.
31 Aug 2017
3D PrintingInstagif: A Polaroid-like camera that can instantly print GIFs!
If you always wanted Harry Potter-style moving pictures, then your wish might have just come true!
31 Aug 2017
Malware711 million email accounts susceptible to malignant spambot
One of the biggest spamming operations of its kind, involving 711.5 million email addresses, has been discovered by a malware researcher.
31 Aug 2017
CelebrityPrivate details of celebs stolen from Instagram
Hackers have attacked Instagram and accessed contact details of "a number of" stars including their phones numbers and email addresses, the social network confirmed.
31 Aug 2017
iPhoneHow will these 4 augmented reality apps change iPhone's future?
Augmented Reality is the next big thing in technology and the two biggest mobile operating systems, i.e. Android and iOS both have invested in it.
31 Aug 2017
iPhoneiPhone will not have a home button, says report
Just when Apple fans were feeling giddy about the new iPhone launch, after recuperating from the shock of the last one lacking a 3.5mm jack, they've been hit again.
31 Aug 2017
FacebookSnapchat: We call police to check facts before publishing
Snapchat has an in-house editorial team of journalists which cross check user-generated coverage with other sources to ensure accuracy in news coverage.
31 Aug 2017
iOSBurger King launches WhopperCoin, its own crypto-currency
In a surprising turn of events, Fast-food chain Burger King has now launched its own crypto-currency called WhopperCoin, in Russia.
30 Aug 2017
CancerScientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies
Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst medical conditions with a low survival rate; only 9% patients survived past five years.
30 Aug 2017
YouTubeYouTube gets a revamp, new logo introduced for first time
It sounds incredulous, but it's been 12 long years of YouTube. When it was first launched, it supported only one video format i.e 320x240 at 4:3 aspect ratio.
30 Aug 2017
TanzaniaA computer that is capable of smelling explosives
At the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania, a computer based on mice neurons was unveiled by Oshi Agabi.
29 Aug 2017
TwitterTwitter: Some lesser-known facts about the blue bird
Twitter, which was created back in 2006, over the span of 11 years, has ballooned into one of the biggest social media platforms out there.
28 Aug 2017
IndiaIndia, Pakistan targeted by a "state-sponsored" cyber attack: Symantec
At a time when India is embroiled in conflicts with Pakistan, security firm Symantec discovered a cyber-attack against India and Pakistan that is likely "state-sponsored".
28 Aug 2017
AndroidSarahah app is uploading your address book to their servers!
Sarahah app has emerged as one of the five most-downloaded apps on Apple and Google app-stores.
28 Aug 2017
IndiaXiaomi's Mi 5X to launch in India on Sept 5?
After launching it in China, Xiaomi is now looking to release the Mi 5X in India reportedly on September 5.
28 Aug 2017
iPhoneApple to bring wireless charging to iPhone 8
It may have started as a rumor but now the vibes are getting stronger. Apple's upcoming iPhone 8, among other things, will also bring in wireless charging.
28 Aug 2017
IndiaAndroid Oreo update: Will your phone get it?
As we already know, Android's latest iteration is called Android Oreo. However, now the question among the users is whether their smart device is going to get updated to this new version or not.
28 Aug 2017
GoogleGoogle Chrome's new feature will let you mute noisy websites
Websites, which have the habit of auto-loading videos with sound, are a general nuisance. However, thanks to a new development, this will be a thing of the past.
28 Aug 2017
TechnologyAI is set to revolutionize the way we manage content
It has been an inverse relationship till now. The more the content, the harder it is to manage it.
27 Aug 2017
IndiaWhatsApp will soon have verified accounts like Twitter, Facebook
WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile messaging applications out there and it also enjoys a strong user base in India.
24 Aug 2017
FacebookWeChat users have started self-improvement groups with failure tax
While Chinese social media app WeChat was already offering loads of features from instant messaging, online publishing, online payments, business networking, online shopping etc., Chinese WeChat users have started using the app's features for self-improvement purposes.
24 Aug 2017
AthleticsResearch on athletes' poop samples may lead to endurance pills
A microbiologist at Harvard Medical School, Jonathan Scheiman may soon come up with an endurance probiotic pill.
23 Aug 2017
SamsungSamsung launches Note 8, Note 7 users to get discounts
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the high-end Galaxy Note 8 phablet at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event in New York.
23 Aug 2017
TechnologyInternaut day, to remember the Internet's baby steps
Today we celebrate the Internaut day. Not the Internet Day, it's Internaut.
23 Aug 2017
IndiaIs UC Browser leaking your mobile data?
According to the IT Ministry, UC Browser is under the scanner for allegedly sending mobile data of Indian users to Chinese servers.
23 Aug 2017
GoogleMini Google Home speaker to compete with Amazon Echo Dot
Google is reportedly planning to launch two Pixel smartphones and a Pixel-branded Chromebook at a hardware event expected to be held in October.
22 Aug 2017
IndiaMoto G5S Plus to arrive in India on August 29
Motorola's new G5S Plus will be launched in India at noon on August 29. It will be available exclusively on Amazon.